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We’re recruiting an Events Coordinator to help run our city-centre climate action hub, called Imagine Leeds. Imagine Leeds is an innovative venue where people come together to plan and take action on climate, nature and social justice. It is part of the Climate Action Leeds Network, which was established in 2020.
This post is part of a three-year funding package of £493,000 to support community climate action in Leeds. The funding comes from the National Lottery, Leeds Community Foundation, Bunzl, the University of Leeds and North Star Coffee Roasters. Climate Action Leeds is run by a partnership made up of Voluntary Action Leeds and Leeds Love It Share It CIC.
We are looking for a hard working person who is experienced in organising and delivering events, so we can run an engaging series of events on topics relating to sustainability and social justice.
The successful candidate will help coordinate the day to day activities at Imagine Leeds. The venue provides space for events, meetings, co-working, exhibitions and networking. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective running of this well-loved venue, ensuring that it can continue to serve Leeds’ vibrant community of changemakers and facilitate engagement with thousands of people across the city.
Key outcomes for this role are:
- Bringing together a range of people and organisations to contribute to our mission imagining (and then creating) a more sustainable Leeds, that is zero carbon, nature friendly and socially just.
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Organising a minimum of 1 event each month, attracting at least 20 attendees.
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Contributing to the smooth and professional running of Imagine Leeds to help build its reputation as a valuable institution for the city.
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Supporting the mission to find a permanent home for Imagine Leeds.
Duties and responsibilities
In the course of their duties, this post will require joint working with other members of the Imagine Leeds team. Duties may change as the post and programme progresses. Any changes will be discussed with the postholder.
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Events organising
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Organising regular events at Imagine Leeds to bring people together to discuss the future of the city.
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Facilitating events in a way that encourages everyone to feel safe, welcome, and able to take part effectively.
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Widening participation so that people from a variety of backgrounds are able to get involved in Imagine Leeds events.
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Communications and displays
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Promoting Imagine Leeds and its events through a variety of communications channels including websites, mailing lists, social media, posters and leaflets.
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Contributing to the design and production of displays that help people understand how the city works today, and imagine a more sustainable future.
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Venue support and evaluation
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Supporting people using Imagine Leeds for their meetings and events, including tech setup, accessibility and inclusion, and opening and closing the venue.
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Ensure ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Imagine Leeds and its users’ activities in the venue.
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Facilities and operations
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Helping to take care of Imagine Leeds to ensure the venue has a professional look and feel, including tidying and cleaning, and offers a supportive environment for space users.
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Sharing responsibility for the security of Imagine Leeds, including its equipment, stock and facilities.
- Helping to improve the systems and processes used at Imagine Leeds, to ensure smooth operation and satisfaction of key stakeholders, regular users and visitors.
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General support and duties
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Attending team meetings, Imagine Leeds Steering Group meetings and programme-wide meetings and events.
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Providing information about Imagine Leeds for reports and funding bids.
- All team members are expected to:
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work within and promote the aims and objectives of Leeds Love It Share It CIC, Imagine Leeds and Climate Action Leeds, and present a positive image to the public and other partners.
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work within the Equal Opportunities framework and promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion within their work.
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work within our environmental and other policies at all times.
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take responsibility for their own safety, and ensure that colleagues and visitors are not exposed to danger.
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- Team members may be provided with training to support them in their work, to better deliver key tasks and to aid professional development.
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Some evening and weekend working may be required.
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Non Charity Employer
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Running the venue Imagine Leeds to bring people together to plan and take action on climate, nature and social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Additional Information
· This position is home-based but with extensive travel within the region and can involve travel across England and Wales.
· A full driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.
· The role requires time flexibility including evening and occasional weekend work.
· DBS checks and references will be obtained.
The Role
This is a key role in acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community support across the London and Home Counties (including Thames Valley area), and within the staff team.
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through NFF Flood Support and Flood Action Group process. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower flooded and at-risk communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Business Engagement: Proactive engagement with businesses to support flood risk reduction to affected communities.
- Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
- Staff Training: Support staff and training manager to ensure comprehensive and appropriate training takes place to ensure continuous professional development.
- Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings. Support fundraising activities through providing data and information.
- Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with Senior Management Team.
- Support Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.
Day-to-Day Activities
· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.
- Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Support Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
- Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work
· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.
Work Experience
· Recent experience undertaking a similar role
· Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and current practice
· Proven experience working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
· Comprehensive experience of managing projects with strong project management skills
· Proven experience analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
· Evidence of achievement in directly managing staff
Skills Required
· Excellent communication skills including clear written and spoken English
· Comprehensive experience of managing multiple work streams with strong organisational skills
· Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
· Ability to stay calm and constructive in challenging situations
· Excellent interpersonal listening, empathy and networking skills
· Intermediate Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar
· Email and internet communications and experience using MS Teams
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
About us
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We work across four key areas:
- Providing information via our helpline and website
- Recovery Services in flooded areas
- Flood Action Groups
- Policy and Advocacy
With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.
Closing Date – 21st June 2026 Midnight
We especially welcome applications from people with flood sector experience, or who are flooded people themselves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Use your persuasive influencing skills to manage and deliver CPRE London’s public-facing campaigns at a critical time for London’s green spaces.
The capital’s Green Belt, parks, playing fields and nature reserves are coming under increasing threat from development and commercial interests. As an experienced campaigner your skills will help us to respond to these challenges: in summary this role will carry responsibility for management and oversight of our Campaigns, managing CPRE London’s policy and campaigns work to engage, inform and influence decision makers and individuals, by promoting the importance of protecting and enhancing green space and ensuring development is sustainable.
Our Policy and Campaigns Manager will have a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns and projects, ideally within the environmental NGO sector. This exciting role will involve managing and supporting our network of volunteers and local campaigners and working in partnership with other organisations and coalitions to make a real difference for London’s environment.
Initiative, enthusiasm coupled with an understanding of the planning system and related green space issues in London are all important for this post, which offers scope for future career development within an established charitable organisation.
How to Apply
Details of the role including the candidate pack can be found under the Jobs tab on the CPRE London's website
Please submit a CV and covering letter, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role detailed in the Job Description.
Submissions should be sent as directed in the candidate pack on our website.
Closing time and date: 12 noon Monday 22nd June 2026.
Initial interviews: Thursday 25th June
Final interviews week of 29th June
Registered Charity
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Our Vision is that by 2030 London has become a well-planned, climate resilient, nature rich city.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.